Application submissions due no later than September 18, 2020

DPSCD Police Department Oversight Committee Application

Be a voice for the community. 

Purpose of Police Oversight Committee

• The DPSCD Police Department Oversight Committee will receive and address public complaints concerning the DPSCD Police Department and its officers.  Also, the oversight committee may recommend to the DPSCD Board of Education that an investigation be conducted regarding alleged misconduct by any DPSCD Police officer.

Composition of  Police Oversight Committee

• There will be seven members.
• Three members will serve a 3-year term:
  • 1 elected official from City of Detroit and/or Wayne County
  • 1 individual representing the general public who resides within City of Detroit
  • 1 representative of the Detroit Police Department or Wayne County Sherriff’s Department, of supervisory or management rank

•  Four members will serve for a 2-year term:
  • 1 elected official from City of Detroit and/or Wayne County
  • 1 individual representing the general public who resides within City of Detroit
  • 1 representative of the Detroit Police Department or Wayne County Sherriff’s Department, not of supervisory or management rank
  • 1 individual from the DPSCD Board of Education School Safety Taskforce (no application accepted/required; will be appointed by Board)

How to Apply for Oversight Committee

• Submit resume (in addition to experience, must also list full name, street address, email address and telephone).
• Submit statement (no longer than 1 page) explaining:
  • Which seat you are applying for (i.e., elected official, general public member, police officer, etc.);
  • Your experiences and skills that prepare you to serve on the committee; and
  • Why you want to serve on committee and are the best candidate.

• All submissions will be reviewed.  Some candidates will advance for an interview and selected finalists will be considered by the full Board.
• Submit resume and statement to karen.morgan@detroitk12.org by no later than September 18, 2020

“The creation of the DPSCD Police Oversight Committee provides an outlet for our community in the event of complaints or concerns of a particular officers actions,” said Dr. Iris Taylor, DPSCD Board of Education Chair. “The Board is pleased with Whole Child, progressive approach to security our department has taken and believes the Oversight Committee is another tool in keeping our children and staff safe while at school.”

In accordance with the State of Michigan Public Body Law Enforcement Agency Act of 2004, which requires that a police agency have an oversight committee, the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Board of Education approved the establishment of an oversight committee of the DPSCD Police Department.